The Keating
by Pininfarina
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The Keating Hotel, Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Hotels

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Not all San Diego hotels are the same. It’s time to experience something new and unique. The Keating Hotel first opened its doors in December 2006. As San Diego’s preeminent luxury boutique hotel, located in the heart of the historic Gaslamp Quarter, the Keating offers sophisticated personalized service to all who enter. The design is a combination of the historical building (built in 1890) and the highest expression of Italian influence.

The Keating’s personalized services are matchless. Unlike other San Diego hotels that have “hours of operation”, their Personal Concierge staff is available around the clock to fulfill every desire and necessity; as San Diego locals they are keen on nearby hotspots & have the contacts to make it happen. Guests are treated to more than just room service and with their In Room Dining experience; served by your concierge the meal includes four courses and chefs selection of wine to compliment your entrée.

The Keating offers 35 luxurious stanzas (Italian for guestroom) and suites have all of the seductive qualities of custom designed furnishings with high ceilings and original exposed brick walls. Stanza’s include; luxurious Italians linens by Frette, Pininfarina custom designed furnishings and bath amenities designed specifically for The Keating.

This San Diego hotels equipped with bathroom fixtures by Dornbracht, LavAzza espresso machine by Pininfarina, complimentary wi-fi high speed internet, Boca Terry bathrobes, vaulted ceilings, in-room entertainment from Bang & Olufsen including: Beovision – 37” HD Wall mounted plasma TV, Beosound – radio/cd player, Beocom – telephone, Sony dvd player, personalized sip & crave bar, laundry/valet service, as well as inroom spa services.

With only 35 stanzas, the Keating utilized wall-to-wall hard surface flooring in all rooms, eliminating harsh carpet cleaning solvents and vacuums, energysaving motion sensing devices in all rooms for lighting control, generous use of florescent lighting and the exclusive use of bio-degradable shampoos, soaps and in-house cleaning supplies. They have an advantage through the ability to offer truly personalized service to every guest. Beginning with inroom check-in, your Personal Concierge will take care of everything while you relax. Staying at the Keating is an escape in itself; enjoy the intimate space, luxurious amenities, and personalized service.

Sway, the Keating’s semi-private subterranean lounge, features an all stainless steel curvilinear bar, with the focal point being the historic bank vault which has been transformed into a brick & glass wine vault outside with private liquor lockers inside for members to enjoy their beverage of choice through personalized VIP bottle service.

The Merk restaurant serves Rustic Italian Bistro cuisine infused with a California twist for happy hour and dinner. They have a comprehensive wine list, outdoor patio and a nighttime lounge atmosphere. Combining innovating California comfort and style with SoHo attitude and Italian insight, staying at the Keating becomes an experience like no other San Diego hotels ever provided before.

The Keating Hotel is a living testament to glamour past and fashion forward. Housed in an 1890’s Romanesque Revival building in the Gaslamp Quarter, the address is 432 F Street, San Diego CA. Phone 619-814-5700. Encourage innovation, trusted service, and indulge desire, visit www.thekeating.com. The Keating is both an eco-friendly & pet-friendly hotel.